Section228
The Companies Act, 2013

Investigation, etc., of foreign companies

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014 Cited by 1 provision

Section 228 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with investigation, etc., of foreign companies. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply mutatis mutandis to inspection, inquiry or investigation in relation to foreign companies. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply mutatis mutandis to inspection, inquiry or investigation in relation to foreign companies.

Section 228, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

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Questions about Section 228

What does Section 228 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 228 of the Companies Act is headed "Investigation, etc., of foreign companies". The provisions of this Chapter shall apply mutatis mutandis to inspection, inquiry or investigation in relation to foreign companies.

How do I find court cases under Section 228 of the Companies Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 228, section 228 Companies Act, section 228 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act 2014 section 228. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 228 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 228 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 228 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 228, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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